The Eye Center, P.A.

Columbia, South Carolina • LASIK Eye Surgery Center

Patient rating

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4.3 90 reviews

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How we score
3/5 out of 5

Contact Information

1655 Bernardin Ave #100, Columbia, South Carolina, 29204

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Center Overview

The Eye Center, P.A. is a LASIK and vision correction center located in Columbia, South Carolina. Led by R. Brian Huff, MD with 33 years of experience .

The Eye Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its skilled surgeons, advanced technology, and positive patient outcomes, particularly concerning cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants. However, significant negative reviews cite long wait times, scheduling difficulties, and occasional unprofessionalism from some staff members. These issues contrast sharply with the generally positive experiences reported by the majority of patients.

33
Years Experience
5
Laser Types

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3/5

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Center Features

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Wavefront Technology

Pricing Details

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$1,599 - $2,995
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$2,500
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Price History

Price & Promotion History

Nov 12, 2025
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Nov 30, 2024
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$1,599 - $2,995

What's Included

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Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
PRK
Thin-Flap LASIK
AST
Epi-LASIK
Wavefront-Guided Technology
Additional Vision Services
Advanced Cataract Surgery
Premium IOLs
PanOptix
Vivity
Synergy
Symfony
Toric IOLs
Glaucoma Management and Surgery
Corneal Transplants
PRELEX
Presbyopic Lens Exchange
Comprehensive Adult Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Disease Treatment
Dry Eye Treatment
Astigmatism Treatment
Visian Implantable Collamer Lens
ICL

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
R. Brian Huff, MD
ABO Certified
33 Years of Experience
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

72.7%
Very Good

The Eye Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its skilled surgeons, advanced technology, and positive patient outcomes, particularly concerning cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants. However, significant negative reviews cite long wait times, scheduling difficulties, and occasional unprofessionalism from some staff members. These issues contrast sharply with the generally positive experiences reported by the majority of patients.

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Key Strengths

Excellent surgical outcomes
Highly skilled and caring doctors (especially Drs. Huff and Platt)
Use of advanced technology and lenses (PanOptix, LenSx laser, Ascend)

Areas for Improvement

Long wait times (both for appointments and in the office)
Scheduling difficulties
Occasional reports of unprofessional staff behavior or inadequate preparation

Common Procedures

Cataract surgery
Multifocal lens implants
Astigmatism correction

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

Most reviewers praise the doctors and staff for their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness. However, some negative reviews describe rude or unprofessional interactions with receptionists or other staff members.

Facility

The facility is generally described as clean, though some reviews mention long wait times in the office.

Typical Outcomes

Patients report excellent vision improvement after cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants, often eliminating the need for glasses. However, some negative reviews report unsatisfactory outcomes and complications.